Gonzaga, ranked No. 9 with a 17-1 record and 5-0 in the WCC, was projected as a No. 4 seed in CBS Sports’ Bracketology before Huff’s injury.

ESPN reports confirm Huff’s four-to-eight-week absence from practice injury, impacting Gonzaga’s roster plans.

With Huff out, coaches are weighing lineup tweaks, including starting Tyon Grant-Foster alongside Graham Ike or increasing Ismaila Diagne’s minutes off the bench.

Huff, a 6-foot-10 junior, is Gonzaga’s top scorer and a key contributor this season, averaging 17.8 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting over 66% from the field, including a 37-point explosion against Campbell.

Huff has delivered multiple standout performances, including a 37-point game against Campbell and 28 points in an overtime win at Seattle, highlighting his scoring impact.

Huff will miss four to eight weeks due to a left knee injury sustained in practice, per a school spokesperson.

The return timetable is variable, potentially bringing Huff back before the end of the regular season or delaying him until the NCAA tournament.

The injury timeline translates to a window around mid-March, aligning with the NCAA Tournament’s start on March 19 and affecting postseason readiness.

Huff leads Gonzaga with 17.8 points per game and 66.2% shooting, also contributing 5.6 rebounds as a central figure in the team’s strong campaign.

If Huff returns within 4-8 weeks, he could ramp up in time for the conference tournament and NCAA Tournament; an eight-week recovery risks timing for the March 19 start.

As co-leader in scoring and second in rebounding, Huff’s absence forces coach Mark Few to consider lineup adjustments.

Gonzaga remains No. 9 and is set to play at Washington State next Thursday, continuing a standout season as they head into conference play.